Since the approval of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) for The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project by the Minister of the Environment in 2010, the Province of Ontario divided the project into two implementation phases in order to meet funding limitations. The two phases are:

Phase 1: Which covers the 19 kilometre section from Mt. Dennis neighbourhood to Kennedy Station which will be implemented immediately; and

Phase 2: Which covers the 14 kilometre section from Pearson International Airport to the Mt. Dennis neighbourhood which will be deferred until further notice.

This phasing has resulted in changes to the project in the section from Jane Street to the West Launch Site near Black Creek Drive. The purpose of the online consultation is to receive your input regarding the changes to the project and the proposed Black Creek Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF).

Why is an Addendum to the EPR Required?

The approved 2010 EPR included a street-level LRT alignment within the centre of Eglinton Avenue between Jane Street to east of Black Creek Drive, with surface stops at Jane Street, Weston Road and Black Creek Drive. As noted earlier, the MSF was not assessed at that time. The recent changes to the project between Jane Street and the West Launch Site near Black Creek Drive include:

An off-street (elevated) route north of Eglinton Avenue with a bridge over Black Creek Drive to avoid traffic interference with LRT vehicles accessing the MSF;

An underground Mt. Dennis Station under the railway corridor, along with direct passenger connection to future GO rail station and Passenger Pick up and Drop off;

An underground alignment from the Mt. Dennis Station to the Eglinton Flats area with a transition to surface LRT just east of Jane Street and a surface stop on the west side of Jane Street; and

The previously proposed Black Creek Stop is now removed due to technical constraints.

An Addendum to the EPR is required to assess these changes and to assess the effects of the Black Creek MSF.

The below image illustrates the study areas for EPR Addendum:

New Proposed Plan/Profile

The proposed plan/profile includes an off street LRT alignment north of Eglinton Avenue with an underground stop at Mt. Dennis, underground alignment west of Mt. Dennis and a surface stop at Jane Street.